“I have already appealed this verdict.
It may be necessary to continue this fight in the European Court of Human Rights, ”he said in an interview with Figaro.
Sarkozy also noted that he "received many testimonies of support from French and foreign observers who are concerned about what is happening."
“I know this fight will be long,” he added.
The day before, a Paris court sentenced former French President Nicolas Sarkozy to three years in prison, two of which were suspended. The judge found the politician guilty of corruption and abuse of influence in the so-called wiretapping case.